We’re co-hosting Chicago’s Bright Pink VIPink event at Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Ave., and we’re pretty excited about it.

And we put together a Pretty in Pink cupcake assortment that’s only available through Thursday, 10/20 (which you should totally order – get your box here.) Yes, a portion of proceeds goes to Bright Pink, so it’ll make you feel good too.

Of course, no new cupcake promotion is good without the promise of free cupcakes, so here’s how you can get yours:

1 – Post a picture of your favorite pink shoes to our Facebook page between Monday 10/10 and Tuesday, 10/18/11. (What? No pink shoes? Hit us up – we’ll be able to direct you to the nearest shoe store. Seriously.)

2 – The pink shoes with the most “Likes” on Facebook by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/18/11 will get a free box of Pretty in Pink cupcakes.

3 – Our Foiled Cupcakes team will vote on our very favorite pair of pink shoes, who will get a free ticket ($70 value!) to attend Bright Pink’s VIPink event at Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, 10/20/11.

If contests aren’t your thing, you can purchase tickets to the VIPink event here so you can still hang out with us. It’s a great cause, and there will be cupcakes. Totally worth it!

Think pink!

Come work with us as our Packaging Coordinator!

We’re Foiled Cupcakes – Chicago’s only exclusive online order and personal delivery cupcake service – whose sole purpose is to BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER through our cupcakes.

Job Perks:
Flexible evening hours
Steady location (work out of our kitchen space in West Town/Ukrainian Village)
Work on your own
Communicate via text and e-mail with our Order Coordinator and Pastry Team
Assign delivery drivers
Package and box up cupcakes for our clients

Requirements:
Laptop with wireless internet connection
Phone with unlimited texting
Car – preferred

Availability required:
Evening hours between 5-8 p.m. – set your own schedule
7 days a week preferred

Things we’re looking for:
Detail oriented individual with a flexible schedule
Ability to commute to our Ukrainian Village/West Town kitchen location easily
Independent worker
Good with written and verbal communication
Organized, effective worker who can roll with the punches

Job requirements:
Maintain order log with accuracy
Package cupcakes to fill orders
Fold boxes
Help prepare for the pastry team’s shift the following day

Interested? Send us your cover letter and resume with relevant job experience by
Wednesday, 9/7/11:

hey@foiledcupcakes.com

with “BOXES AND FOILS AND CUPCAKES? OH MY!” as your subject line.

Any job applications without “BOXES AND FOILS AND CUPCAKES? OH MY!” in the subject line will NOT be reviewed.

Thanks so much for checking us out!

Check out our lovely Katie who’s demonstrating a Chocolate Coconut Curry cupcake at Sears’ Kenmore Live Studio for the fabulous executives who were in town for the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2011:

Nice job, Katie!

“I sent a dozen cupcakes (all different flavors) as a gift to be delivered earlier this week.  I was given many thank yous and rave reviews!  They finally cut each cupcake in 4 pieces to share since they were all arguing about which one was best.  Thank you for the awesome service and truly delicious cupcakes.  I’ve had cupcakes sent from Crumbs, and these ones received higher praise!!  Thanks Foiled Cupcakes!!”

*Disclaimer: This note came from Kristin-Fed, a much cooler version of K-Fed than K-Fed. And she probably knows better than to wear socks with flip flops, too.

We’re adding 2-3 new pastry chefs to our fun team! Come join us!

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WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Availability to work in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood.
4 days | 15-20 hours a week (additional hours when needed). Public transportation is available on the Grand Avenue bus.

- Common sense and experience in a fast-paced environment.
In a high production environment like ours (especially in the baking industry), things come up. You will need to work quickly, think on your feet, make focused decisions (often without direction) and be flexible when last minute changes occur.

- Inventory management experience.
You should be able to monitor ingredients/finished product and place weekly ingredient orders.

- Cleanliness.
We make a lot of cupcakes, so being organized, neat and clean – both in production and in storage – is key.

- Team player attitude.
We’re looking for people who are positive, energetic and bring suggestions to the table in line with our company’s manifesto.

- Focus on quality.
Our cupcakes are known in the Chicago area for being some of the best. We have strict standards of quality to make sure that our customers are satisfied – both with their cupcakes and with their overall experience. Having a keen eye for detail along with being quick and efficient are key. High level piping skills and the ability to follow recipes are essential.

- Communication.
Things change daily, and being in constant communication with key team members on a daily basis is critical. CRITICAL!

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Food Sanitation Certificate
High School Diploma (GED Acceptable)
Ability to follow recipes in English
Solid conversion and math skills

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Please respond with the following by Saturday, June 11th:

hey@foiledcupcakes.com

Cover letter and resume with contact information
Availability
Expected pay rate

The subject of your correspondence should read:
“I’M GOOD AT PIPING CUPCAKES AND MAKING THEM PRETTY”

No phone calls, please.

Introducing . . . Cali’s Favorites!

Says Cali:

Nothing says summer to me like fresh fruits and flowers…

Peachy Keen, Lime In De Coconut and Bananarama Chocolate are all classic summer flavors – it’s impossible not to love them!

My own personal favorite out of the bunch is Luscious Lavender, though. Most people wouldn’t think of eating a cupcake infused with lavender, but the subtleness makes for a great sensory experience.

Hope you all enjoy as much as I do!

xo – Cali

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By the way, Cali’s Favorites will be available from June 1st through August 30th.

Congratulations, Class of 2011!

One of my favorite teachers in high school was Ms. Aldridge. Not just a history teacher, she was also a friend and confidante who constantly found ways to make the Industrial Revolution and trench warfare interesting and memorable.

If I could, I’d send her a dozen cupcakes today to thank her for making history interesting for me and Jocelyn. But since I can’t, we’ve decided to let YOU thank your teachers instead.

1 – Email us (hey@foiledcupcakes.com) by WEDNESDAY, 5/25/11 with the following information:
-Your favorite teacher’s name and school
-Subject/class
-The most valuable lesson you learned from him/her
-Ms. Aldridge in the subject line

2 – We’ll select our favorite 5 entries and send that teacher a dozen cupcakes as a gift from you.

3 – We’ll post winners on our blog, along with your submission.

Let the e-mails come in!

And don’t forget to check out our Graduation Cupcake Bundle, available for order through Wednesday, May 25th.

As always, the rules are here. Those under 18, this means you.

This cracked us up. Thanks for writing, Kathleen!

“I received the Mother’s Day bundle from my children this past weekend and loved them. I ”gently encouraged” the kids each give me a little of each of the ones they had, so I could try them all!! I have given your cupcakes as gifts before, but have to be honest in saying it is better to receive than give as far as Foiled Cupcakes are concerned!!!!”

-Kathleen, Sugar Grove

Mother’s Day is one of our busiest holidays, and for good reason. Here’s what some of our Facebook fans had to say about that:

Cathy C: My kids think I’m great because I ordered Foiled Cupcakes for Mommy’s Day

Tom N: My mom is the kindest, most giving person I have ever known. I am extremely grateful to have been passed down even a small portion of those traits. Happy Mother’s Day, mom!

Cathy S: My son said to me today, “I’m going to call today Happy Happy Day because you make me so happy!” Thought I was going to melt.

Greg C: My mom’s house is full of priceless art. And goats. See here: http://tinyurl.com/3d29nnh And here:http://thebanshees.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-recap-part-4-nanas-house.html

Thanks for sharing, friends!